DuraHeat DH 1100 Manual Del Propietário página 8

KEROSENE (1- K Only)
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to the operation of this heater that you use the proper grade of kerosene. The
proper grade of kerosene is identified as 1-K Kerosene. DO NOT OPERATE THIS HEATER WITH ANY FUEL
OTHER THAN 1-K KEROSENE! 1-K Kerosene has been refined to virtually eliminate contaminants such as
sulfur, which can cause a rotten egg odor during operation of the heater.
Due to IRS regulations 1-K kerosene is now dyed red in many areas.
KEROSENE SHOULD ONLY BE STORED IN A BLUE CONTAINER THAT IS CLEARLY MARKED
"KEROSENE". NEVER STORE KEROSENE IN A RED CONTAINER. Red containers are associated with gasoline.
NEVER store kerosene in the living space. Kerosene should be stored in a well ventilated place outside the
living area.
NEVER use any fuel other than 1-K kerosene.
NEVER use fuel such as gasoline, benzene, alcohol, white gas, camp stove fuel, paint thinners, or other oil
compounds in this heater. These are volatile fuels that can cause explosion or uncontrolled flames.
The best way to purchase kerosene is in a pre-packaged, metal or plastic, blue colored container.
The second choice would be to buy it from a dealer who stores it in a 55 gallon drum. The third choice is to buy
kerosene from a dealer who stores it in a large underground (or above ground) tank. Kerosene that is
contaminated with even a small amount of water will prevent a kerosene heater from functioning properly.
As you move from the first choice in purchasing kerosene (pre-packaged container) to the third choice (large
storage tank), the likelihood of water being present from condensation increases.
If you purchase kerosene in bulk, know your dealer.
It is normal for a kerosene heater to give off a slight odor upon start-up and shut-down.
After 5-10 minutes of operation, the heater should have reached its normal operating temperature and any
odor should be very slight.
NEVER store kerosene in direct sunlight or near a source of heat.
NEVER use kerosene that has been stored from one season to the next.
Kerosene deteriorates over time. "OLD KEROSENE" WILL NOT BURN PROPERLY IN
THIS HEATER.
A variety of problems can result from using poor quality kerosene --- smoke, odor, low flame, difficult ignition,
difficult shut-down, flame flickers and dies, excessive burning down of the wick, reduced wick life, wick
adjuster sticking, excessive deposits on the wick, etc.. If you encounter any of the problems listed above,
check your kerosene. If you discover that the kerosene is the problem, get a fresh supply of 1-K KEROSENE
before using your heater again.
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